Cameltoeing the Line

FannyPackIn today's music-fashion-gyneclogical update, the Times' Kelefah Sanneh tries his damndest to explain the phenomenon of the song, "Cameltoe," to readers:

"What's a cameltoe?"

A good question, although answering it requires a certain tact. Cameltoe is slang for a fashion faux pas caused by women wearing snug pants; the term suggests a visual analogy. The song is a cautionary tale, intended to help victims — help them, that is, by ridiculing them — into recovery.

The song's lyrics explain the condition more forthrightly: "Girl, that gotta hurt, take some time and adjust/ Can't you see people staring and making a fuss?"

Yes, after songs about thongs, big butts, putting keys into your ignition baby, there is a song about that uncomfortable fashion no-no. Callalillie points out that The Camel-Toe Report is a great companion piece to the story, plus an excellent way to know the toe in everyday life.

MTV on the making of FannyPack, using the words "Brooklyn" and "hipster cachet." Possible health-related issues if you cameltoe it.

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I wonder if the name Fannypack will limit their international appeal. Or possibly enhance it, given the odd synergy between the meaning of the word "fanny" on the other side of the pond and the title of their song.

i haven't been this excited for a new album release since i don't know when.

yo yo yo..this new group fannypack is hott! their song cameltoe is so funny and its got a awesome beat. so all u haters need 2 shutup like totally watever omg! lolzzzzzzzzz were dumb blondes

yo yo yo..this new group fannypack is hott! their song cameltoe is so funny and its got a awesome beat. so all u haters need 2 shutup like totally watever omg! lolzzzzzzzzz were dumb blondes

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I love cameltoe pussy making with red stirrup pant

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I love cameltoe pussy making with red stirrup pant

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I love cameltoe pussy making with red stirrup pant

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